RALEIGH — The recent over-abundance of rainfall in North Carolina has helped to minimize wildfire risks, but it also has made logging much more difficult. The N.C. Forest Service is reminding loggers, timber buyers and forest owners to take extra precautions to prevent sediment or soil from washing into creeks, to prevent excessive rutting or compacting of saturated soil, and to keep ground disturbance to a minimum when logging. “The Forest Service has been busy inspecting logging sites around the …
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VGCC offers Glass Dome Jewelry class
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a two-hour class in which participants will learn how to make unique pieces of jewelry. The “Glass Dome Jewelry: Keepsake Pendants” class is scheduled for Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. until noon on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. During this class, instructor Alison Beal of Wake Forest will help students make one glass dome pendant necklace and one pair of glass dome earrings. If participants want to make the pendant a “keepsake,” …
Legal Aid of North Carolina to Host Free Legal Clinics in Vance County
HENDERSON, N.C. – The Durham office of Legal Aid of North Carolina, a statewide nonprofit law firm that provides free legal help to low-income residents, will hold two free legal clinics in Henderson this summer. The clinics are part of Legal Aid’s third annual Nellie G. Kearney Summer Family Series, named in honor of a former Legal Aid board member and Vance County native who has devoted her entire life to advocating for the needs of families in her community …
N.C. small grain growers to vote assessment Aug. 7
RALEIGH — A farmer referendum on whether to continue an assessment on sales of seven types of grain will take place Aug. 7, the N.C. Small Grain Growers Association has announced. The assessment amount would be half of 1 percent on sales of wheat, rye, oats, barley, rapeseed, canola and grain sorghum. The assessment period would run from Jan. 1, 2014, through Dec. 31, 2019. All North Carolina small-grain growers who are at least 18 years old by Aug. 7 …
Vance County NC Cooperative Extension Updates
PONDS MAY BE UNDER STRESS Due to the heavy rainfall and saturated soils, landowners may want to inspect ponds. Be sure to check drains and emergency spillways to be certain they are operating properly. DON’T MOVE FIREWOOD With the recent discovery of Emerald Ash Borer in Vance, Granville and Person Counties, everyone is reminded that it’s best to obtain firewood from a local source. Those who enjoy summer camping trips should procure firewood at their destination, and leave any leftovers …
Vance County Schools – Bus Driver Training
Vance County Schools will be hosting bus driver training sessions from July 29 through August 1, in the Drama Room at Southern Vance High School. The sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on each of the four days. Participants must attend all four sessions to be certified as a bus driver. Interested persons are asked to call the school system’s Transportation Department at 438-5012 by Tuesday, July 23, to pre-register for the training sessions.
Butterfield Applauds USDA Grants to Warrenton and Wilson for Economic Development
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) praised the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decisions to award Rural Business Enterprise Grants to the cities of Warrenton and Wilson, North Carolina. The grant for Warrenton will be used to assist the town with a streetscape beautification project to encourage tourism and increase traffic to the downtown area. Several businesses have expressed interest in moving to the downtown district, but requested that Warrenton first improve its landscaping and install …
Free Mammogram Service Sponsored by Belk and Charlotte Radiology Mobile Mammogram July 12th and 13th
Belk of Henderson is partnering with Charlotte Radiology Mobile Mammogram services to offer “FREE” mammogram service to women on Friday July 12th & Saturday July 13th. The individual has to be over 40 and has not had a mammogram within the last 12 months. You must bring in your Dr. name and contact information. Results will only be sent to your doctor. If you have insurance Belk will pay your co-pay and for those with no insurance Belk will pay …
N.C. Forest Service accepting orders for seedlings
RALEIGH — The annual window of opportunity for ordering seedlings from the N.C. Forest Service Nursery Program is open. “The Forest Service produces about 20 million quality seedlings for 54 species of both conifer and hardwoods each year at its nurseries, using solid nursery research and experience,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “The genetically superior Loblolly pine seedlings, for instance, are grown from seeds produced by orchard trees that are proven to give landowners increased growth and are more disease-resistant.” …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Beware of calls offering medic alert
More than 100 consumers have complained to us in the past month about calls pitching a medical alert system. These robocalls (pre-recorded, automatically dialed calls) use what is called an avatar recording, meaning the recording can understand some of what you say and respond with a stock answer. In the recording, “John” promises you a medical alert system and says it’s already been paid for. While this may sound like a good deal, we suspect it’s either a ruse to …
Changes coming to VGCC Electrical program
As part of a statewide initiative to update technical education programs, Vance-Granville Community College is converting the former “Electrical/Electronics Technology” program into the new Electrical Systems Technology program. The change takes effect as of the fall semester, which begins Aug. 19. The program’s subtle makeover comes in the wake of the N.C. Community College System’s “Code Green” Super Curriculum Improvement Project (CIP), which resulted in the redesign of various curriculum programs and courses in five areas: Building, Energy, Engineering, Environment, …
Henderson City Council Boards and Commissions Committee Meetings
Boards and commissions committee The boards and commissions committee of the Henderson city council will meet on Thursday, july 11 at 4:00 p.m. In the large conference room at city hall, 134 rose avenue, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the meeting, among other items, is to consider applications for several boards and committees. The public is welcome to attend. Human resources committee Te Henderson city council human resources committee will meet on Tuesday, july 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In …
2013 N.C. State Fair features new contest categories
RALEIGH – 2013 marks an important year for the North Carolina State Fair Premium Book, which is in its final print edition. The Premium Book contains the rules, deadlines and entry forms for each competition and explains contest changes and additions for this season. “With nearly 30,000 entries and more than $600,000 awarded in premiums, the N.C. State Fair is an exciting venue for North Carolinians to showcase their talents,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Participants will find plenty of …
N.C. Mountain State Fair offers ways to save on tickets
FLETCHER — The N.C. Mountain State Fair is still a couple of months away, but fairgoers can purchase tickets starting July 15 and take advantage of significant discounts on admission and rides. “The fair is already one of the best entertainment values in the area, and these discounts make it even more affordable,” said fair manager Matt Buchanan. “By buying in advance, fairgoers can save $2 on admission and 50 percent on ride tickets.” Advance tickets are $6 for adults …
Schools Collect More than 123,000 Books for “Give Five – Read Five” Campaign
Students across the state will be reading new books at home this summer thanks to State Superintendent June Atkinson’s “Give Five – Read Five” campaign. Atkinson launched the initiative in the spring to encourage parents, business leaders and community members to drop off new or gently-used books at their local elementary schools. Over the next few months, donations poured in and by June 15, 74 elementary schools were able to send 123,152 books home with students when the school year …
N.C. peach season heats up with warmer weather
RALEIGH — For many, summer conjures thoughts of family vacations, fireworks and sweet, juicy peaches. Growers are expecting a strong harvest that will ensure a steady supply of the delicious summer fruit into September. “We lost some early varieties because of the late freeze, but we’ll be picking a lot starting the first week of July,” said Danny Bynum of Bynum Peach Farm in Richmond County. Â Bynum is a third-generation peach grower, and has been working with peaches since he …
Water District Board’s sub-committee To Meet About Purchase of Water Meters
Please be informed that the Water District Board’s Planning/Environmental Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, July 10 at 4:00 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. The purpose is to discuss the purchase of water meters.
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, July 8th, 2013
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 8 July 2013 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full packet here: 20130708_coh_agenda_packet V. ADJUSTMENTS TO AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTESa) 24 June 2013 Short Regular Meeting [See Notebook Tab 1]b) 25 June 2013 Recessed 24 June 2013 Short Regular Meetingc) 27 June 2013 Recessed 24 June 2013 and 25 June 2013 Short Regular Meeting VII. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONSa) Eagle Scouts Nick …
Henderson Family YMCA Gold Tournament August 13th, 2013
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Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes Of The Month July 2013 – Rewards Offered
Assault Case: On Saturday June 29, 2013 at 9:06am, members of the Henderson Police responded to Henderson Police Department in reference to a assault that occurred at Lowes Improvement Center 166 Dabney Road. Upon arrival Officers spoke to Daryl Mclendon of Pool Rock Shores Lane Henderson NC. . Mr. Mclendon stated that someone had assault his while sitting in this vehicle. The suspect is a white male about 50 years old 5 ft. weighting 200 lbs. with short black curly …